Top Swim Lessons for Kids in NW Michigan

Looking for the best swim lessons for your child in Northwest Michigan? Whether you have a little one just starting out or an experienced swimmer looking to improve their skills, there are plenty of great options available. From community pools to private instructors, the region offers a variety of programs that help kids stay safe and have fun in the water. Here’s a comprehensive list of swim lessons in Northwest Michigan to help you find the perfect fit for your family.

Spires Survival Swim (Multiple Locations)

Spires Survival Swim offers one-on-one swim lessons for children 6 months through 5-6 years old at multiple locations in Northwest Michigan. Visit Miss Jen's Facebook page for registration information.

Cadillac Area YMCA (Cadillac, Wexford County)

The YMCA offers classes for all ages to learn this important skill while building knowledge, stamina, and form to become a strong and safe swimmer.

Charlevoix Area Community Pool (Charlevoix, Charlevoix County)

The Charlevoix Area Community Pool offers group and private swim lesson options for children, beginning with infants and toddlers, and adults.

Crystal Swim (Thompsonville, Benzie County)

Crystal Mountain offers year-round swim lessons, available at the Peak Indoor Pool. Sign up for Private/Semi-Private Lessons or join one of the Crystal Swim Sessions offered on select dates.

Grand Traverse Bay YMCA (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)

YMCA swimming lessons are a progressive program teaching swimming skills, stroke technique and water safety skills such as floating, treading water and safety entering and exiting a pool. Swim lessons are available for all ages, from infants to adults.

HopeFloats (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)

HopeFloats offers parent + me/family, swim development and stroke development classes for kids, as well as adult classes.

Manistee Recreation Association (Manistee, Manistee County)

MRA Swim Lessons take place in Manistee High School at the Paine Aquatics Center. Children ages 5-12 are welcome to sign up, and they will be opening up to younger ages in the future.

Petoskey Swimming (Multiple Locations)

Petoskey Swimming provides cost-effective swim programs for all ages and skill levels, such as Water Fitness classes, Self-Rescue & Learn-to-Swim Classes, Life-guarding, CPR Courses, and more.

Benzie Wellness and Aquatic Center (Frankfort, Benzie County)

The Benzie Wellness and Aquatic Center offers a swim skills and water safety program for elementary-school age children for free at Bellows Beach on Crystal Lake.

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